Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz
A3SA Releases Specification Aimed at Enabling ATSC 3.0 DVR Development
By Phil Kurz published
The new specs will also make it possible for CE vendors to build 3.0 home gateways with DRM
Alfalite To Show Micro LED Panels, AlfaArt in FOR-A NAB Show Booth
By Phil Kurz published
Alfalite’s UHD Finepix panels are designed for applications like broadcast and virtual production
FCC Tackles ‘All-In’ Price Clarity For Cable, Satellite TV Video Services
By Phil Kurz published
The proposal has the backing of FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Sony To Highlight New Portable 5G Video, Still Image Data Transmitter At 2024 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The PDT-FP1 supports high-quality, low-latency transport over an array of wireless networks
SDVI To Spotlight Rally Media Supply Chain Platform Advancements At 2024 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Among the recent developments is the company’s new Rally Access Workstation
SMPTE, EBU, ETC Publish Report On AI In Media
By Phil Kurz published
The report offers a technical introduction and discusses how AI and ML are affecting media
Lawo to Feature HOME Apps, .edge Conversion, Routing at 2024 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company also will present the latest mc2/A_UHD Core/Power Core Platform developments
Sachtler Launches Cine Series of Fluid Heads
By Phil Kurz published
Designed for cinematographers, the new series includes three new fluid heads
Fuse Technical Group Leverages Matrox Video’s ST 2110 Solutions For U2 Sphere Dates
By Phil Kurz published
Matrox technology is enabling the SMPTE ST 2110-based workflow for the interior LED canvas
FOR-A To Show Enhanced Software Defined IP Solution Lineup At 2024 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Among its new products will be a SMPTE ST 2110 software suite for IP resource sharing
360 Systems Releases DigiCart 5
By Phil Kurz published
The system offers new network features, additional front-panel hotkeys and instant audio playout
Shira Lazar To Host NAB Show Main Stage
By Phil Kurz published
Media, entertainment and tech personality Shira Lazar first hosted NAB discussions in 2017
New Teradek TV Enables Real-Time, Encrypted Video Sharing, Breaks Production Siloes
By Phil Kurz published
The scalable, low-latency technology shares high-quality video with stakeholders
ChannelMaster.com Now Shipping Zinwell NextGen TV Receiver
By Phil Kurz published
New receiver will complement the company’s antenna sales to consumers
Reach, Time, Trustworthiness Propel TV To Top Of Media Heap, Finds TVB Survey
By Phil Kurz published
A survey of 4,000 Americans reveals the biggest strengths of linear broadcasting
Wheatstone Adds People Meter Encoding To Software, Streaming Appliances
By Phil Kurz published
Adding the Nielsen watermark to its lineup means a separate encoder is not necessary
Study: Monthly Broadband Usage to Approach 700 GB Mark by Year’s End
By Phil Kurz published
The OVBI report also says a new “extreme power user” category has emerged
Florida Panthers Deploy Hybrid EditShare Storage To Address New Video Demands
By Phil Kurz published
The deployment includes an EditShare 256TB EFS300 storage appliance as well as the cloud
Sphere Entertainment, NFL Collaborate On Super Bowl Content, Display
By Phil Kurz published
The 1.2 million LED pucks of the Sphere’s Exosphere will display the content leading up to the game